Ishibashi/rough cost of pedal from Japan

builttospill

Hi All, 
I’ve been eyeing up a pedal on Reverb, has anyone had any dealings with Ishibashi in Japan? And roughly what extra costs are involved to ship to the uk, cost of pedal is £121 - this apparently includes the shipping. Is it worth the hassle? Many thanks

stickyfiddle

I’ve honestly never heard a bad word about Ishibashi. I haven’t personally had anything shipped from them, but know of countless guys who have had MIJ guitars from them without trouble, and they’re very good with service in-store. 

Just make sure you budget for another 25-30% for UK duty & VAT. 

builttospill

stickyfiddle said:

I’ve honestly never heard a bad word about Ishibashi. I haven’t personally had anything shipped from them, but know of countless guys who have had MIJ guitars from them without trouble, and they’re very good with service in-store. 

Just make sure you budget for another 25-30% for UK duty & VAT. 

Thanks that’s brilliant  @stickyfiddle ;

meltedbuzzbox

Ishibashi rule. 
Hiroaki-san has been most helpful in relieving me of my money. 

As sticky mentioned look at 20% VAT, 4% import duty (or there abouts) and about £10 handling fee. 
Ishibashi usually use EMS for shipping which will land with Royal Fail/Parcelfarce. 

I cant see shipping being that high for a pedal. 

builttospill

meltedbuzzbox said:

Ishibashi rule. 
Hiroaki-san has been most helpful in relieving me of my money. 

As sticky mentioned look at 20% VAT, 4% import duty (or there abouts) and about £10 handling fee. 
Ishibashi usually use EMS for shipping which will land with Royal Fail/Parcelfarce. 

I cant see shipping being that high for a pedal. 

And thanks again @meltedbuzzbox much appreciated!

Heartfeltdawn

Another plus for Ishibashi. One JM came from there for me and ordered another for a friend. No trouble at all either time and both guitars came with a few freebies. Rock solid packaging and organisation. 

builttospill

Heartfeltdawn said:

Another plus for Ishibashi. One JM came from there for me and ordered another for a friend. No trouble at all either time and both guitars came with a few freebies. Rock solid packaging and organisation. 

Cheers! @Heartfeltdawn ;

Teetonetal

I ordered a paisley tele back when they were not available in western Europe.  Can't fault them. Super helpful.